June RoundUp
Published: 20/06/2023 - gloucester
Wow it’s June already and there is still plenty in the diary. I have added new additions in bold. This is not the definitive list just things that might be of interest.
It’s been rather busy of late for the Branch. Barbara re-committed her life to the Lord at Cirencester Baptist Church on Sunday 21st May. It was a wonderful service. A beautiful warm sunny day and a church filled with families and friends.
Brian has been using the world’s supply of ink penning articles for Chainlink. There’s even one or two from Alexandra in the latest addition.
Brian, Stewart and Alexandra were at the MAG Rally: Farmyard Party at Helmsley Castle Estate. The weather was incredible. Sun, sun and more sun. It only rained for about 10 minutes on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday there were reports of a storm rolling in, so the field was empty of bikes by 2pm on Sunday. However, Holy Joe's was up and running 24/7 over the weekend. We served many many people, had lots of conversations, hugged old friends from previous rallies and had a wonderful time.
There are many glory stories from the Farmyard Party. I hope you are able to read them or hear them somewhere on your journey.
The Biker Service at Axminster on Sunday June 11 was well let’s just say always check before you travel. Stewart, Sandra, Colin and myself (Alexandra) left oh so early in the morning to attend the Biker Service. We were running a little late but managed to arrive in time. There were bikers outside the church, so we knew we were in the right place at the right time. Sandra and I led the charge as we needed to use the facilities before the service started. We should have seen something was not quite right in the church but did not wait to process the lack of cutoffs as we dashed through to the back.
We began to wonder where the Bikers were as the service was about to start. We could hear the bikes arriving (they were in fact leaving), but no one came in and then the service started. Well, I tried but failed to contain my mirth. There were only a few scenarios that would explain it. 1) the service was being led by the Bikers so they would be processing in. No that was not it just the vicar and acolytes. 2) we had the service time wrong and the Bikers service would start after this one. No. We checked the website and this was it. 3) we had the wrong place. Not according to the flyer we were given at the Regional Meeting.
It transpired that we were a week late and the service had been held outside.
We had a good time anyway. One of the ladies remembered us from the Regional Meeting, we had a very warm welcome and enjoyed a lovely chat over tea and biscuits before making our way home.
Feel free to double check the events posted below are still running before turning up. We’re pretty sure they are. If we hear any different, we will let you know.
Upcoming Events
Please find below details of upcoming events. If you would like more information, please use the links or email the Secretary at secretary.glos@bike.org.uk . Updates are in bold.
Biker Nites 2012 (bikersnite.com)
21st June (Weds)
Biker Nite
OLD CROWN, Paganhill, Stroud, nr the Sports Centre. GL5 4AZ.
Please fill the Pub's car park first! After 6.45pm the overflow car par in the Sports Centre will become available for us to use, where there is loads of parking space on smooth tarmac.
CASH ONLY for food and outside Bar, raffle, donations, t-shirts...
25th Jun (Sun)
Prescott Bike Fest and Hill Climb 08:30 - 17:00
Prescott Bike Fest | Prescott Hill Climb
Gotherington
Cheltenham
GL52 9RD
26th June (Mon)
Cassington Bike Night
This is another large Bike Nite. It takes over the whole village of Cassington. For the best parking arrive as early in the day as you can. The roads become busy and congested but it’s still a great ride.
28th June (Weds)
Biker Nite
MORGAN MOTORS & Museum, Spring Ln, Malvern. WR14 2LL
3rd July (Mon)
Branch prayers on Zoom 8pm
6th – 8th July (Thurs – Sat) Tickets – Rock And Bike Fest
Rock and Bike Fest
Notts Derby Showground
Longmoor Lane
Nottingham
DE72 3BG
7th-9th July (Fri-Sun)
CMA UK National Rally at the Quinta Christian Conference Centre on the Welsh Border. This rally is not just for those in membership - your families are also very welcome to join us for this weekend, as is anyone else who has shown interest in CMA’s ministry. Please note bookings will close on Friday June 23rd.
This year’s National Rally runs from noon on Friday 7th to noon on Sunday 9th July, although you can book to stay from Thursday 6th to help set up.
Venue - Quinta Christian Conference Centre, Weston Rhyn, Shropshire, SY10 7LR - between Wrexham and Oswestry. The What3Words location of the road entrance is communal.standing.attending. More information about the venue can be found on their website https://www.quinta.org/ - but please do not use their website to book for the rally.
Booking – Please make your bookings through this National Rally specific webform, which includes relevant details and all costs. Here is the link:
https://fs7.formsite.com/awsX5J/kppizvqyuj/index
- Everyone attending needs a rally ticket, so do book one via the webform even if you are staying off-site.
- Ensure you follow the instructions on the webform, including clicking on all the relevant ‘Calculate’ buttons.
- If it is not possible for you to use this online form, your Branch Secretary will be provided with a version of the booking form that he/she can print, complete and send to us at the address shown on the form.
Additional information:
Rally tickets – these are £35 per person; under 16-year-olds are free but still need to be included via the rally booking form.
Accommodation – there are three booking options if you wish to stay on-site:
- Camping field for tents, with toilet and shower trailers provided in the camping field.
- A separate area for motorhomes and caravans, with hardstanding and 16-amp electric hook-ups.
- Shared bunk rooms in the Archway and Annex accommodation blocks; note that duvet covers and pillow cases are included, but that these cannot be booked as single occupancy rooms
If you are staying off-site, you can still book any on-site meals you may want in advance, via the booking form.
Meals – Gracious Catering will again be providing meals throughout the weekend. This year all the continental and cooked breakfast options are included in the same single breakfast price, and there is the option of a weekend meals package covering Friday dinner, three meals on Saturday, Sunday breakfast and tea/coffee breaks. Whether you choose the weekend package or book meals individually, all meals need to be booked in advance via the booking form.
Holy Joe’s Café – this will be up as self-service for hot drinks in a room adjacent to the restaurant – please bring your own thermal mug if you can. Note that our Merchandise team sell these - https://shop.bike.org.uk, and they will also be on-site during the rally.
Wi-Fi – there is Wi-Fi in the buildings on-site but not on the campground.
Servant hearts – the smooth running of our National Rally always depends on a ‘servants hearts’ attitude with everyone being willing to help out in whatever way they can. Please ensure you volunteer and sign up for a 2-hour slot on one of the rotas at the rally. Perhaps your branch/twig would like to volunteer in advance to take on a particular duty. If so, do let us know!
14th – 16th July (Fri – Sun)
Leathered in Lincoln Bike Fest
Small but nice Rally with Holy Joes.
22nd July (Sat)
Branch Meeting venue TBA
23rd July (Sun)
Stroud Top of the Town
Classic Car and Bike Show.
The Playing Field
Bisley Old Road
Stroud
GL5 1NL
Free admission
Saturday 29th July
Calne Bike Meet, SN11 0EH.
Calne is a small, Wiltshire town that is taken over for the day by every variation of two wheeled and three wheeled machinery imaginable. To find them, use the postcode SN11 0EH, that’ll drop you right into the heart of the action.
To give you an idea of what to expect – the first bikes can be seen arriving in the town at around 8am, the first live band takes to the stage at around 10am and the music carries on throughout the day, with the last notes ringing though the town at about 6pm.
7th – 10th September (Thurs – Sunday)
The Bristol Branch looks forward to welcoming you to this year's 'Len's Run' Dolau Afon Camping weekend Thursday 7- Sunday 10th September. This is a great opportunity for fellowship, amazing ride-outs, and good food! Dolau Afon Campsite details can be found at their website https://www.dolauafon.com/campsite
or on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100043303547658
Some self-catering is available at the campsite but must be booked directly with the owners. There are also one or two good local B&Bs. The cost for camping this year will be £15 per person per night. To reserve pitches please book directly with us and not through the campsite.
Please find below the link to the Len's Run Dolau Afon booking form. We advise booking early as numbers are limited and we wouldn't want anybody to miss out!
https://forms.gle/HBVXbnhAVe1UWZ2L7
For any further information please contact Penny at cma.bristol.chair@gmail.com
Prayer Requests
Please pray for:-
- the events above.
- The Branch as we minster and serve at various events.
- Health of Branch members
- Travelling mercies to and from events
- Lost souls to be found and saved